ParkMobile Data Breach Affects Some Mobile Parking App Users
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 4:15pmIf you have an account with ParkMobile, out of an abundance of caution, Pitt IT recommends you change that password.
Alerts and Announcements
April Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 4:16pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for April that affect Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, and other software.
Qualtrics Updates User Experience on March 31
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 4:30pmThe system will be upgraded by the vendor to make Qualtrics easier to navigate and provide a more intuitive user experience.
Zoom Will Be Unavailable During Maintenance on March 20–21
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 1:29pmZoom will be unavailable for up to three hours between 11 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Mar. 20-21
Monday, March 15, 2021 - 3:11pmPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 20. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 21.
March Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 5:36pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately identify and install security updates using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers.
Ensure You Are Using the Latest Version of Office 365 ProPlus
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 2:24pmIf your department manages updates for your computer, then Office 365 ProPlus should be updated automatically.
PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) Maintenance Scheduled for March 8
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 11:30amSome users may experience errors accessing Campus Experience, Degree Planner, and Schedule Builder while maintenance is in progress.
Convenient, New Anyroam Guest Wi-Fi Option for Pitt Visitors
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 9:14amAnyroam provides access for alumni, parents, and others who do not have an Eduroam affiliation for up to one year.
Updated Information Security Training Available March 1
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 4:57pmOn Monday, March 1, SANS Institute, Pitt IT’s provider of Information Security training, will replace its current learning platform with a new version. The updated platform will offer new security and phishing training modules inside of a more streamlined and user-friendly layout.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Feb. 20-21
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 11:06am
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21.
This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during this maintenance period. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.
Adobe Security Vulnerabilities Affect Photoshop, Acrobat, and Other Products
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 5:46pmThe vulnerabilities affect Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Animate, Dreamweaver, and Magento.
February Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 5:14pmMicrosoft has announced security updates for February that affect a number of Windows and Office products.
Live Transcription for Zoom Arrives February 12; Requires Host Activation
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 2:23pmThe new captioning feature improves accessibility of Zoom meetings and webinars.
Degree Planner Helps Students Visualize the Path to Graduation
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 4:15pmNew PeopleSoft/Highpoint Campus Experience (CX) feature helps students and advisors evaluate options and plan a clear path to graduation.
Security Vulnerability Affects Most Linux Operating Systems
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 11:54amPitt IT recommends systems admins patch affected systems as soon as possible, prioritizing systems that have low-privileged accounts.
DUO Security requires WebAuthn authenticators for U2F security keys March 1, 2021
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 8:55amDuo Security, the provider of the University’s multifactor authentication, will require those using U2F security keys to complete a one-time enrollment in web authentication (WebAuthn) beginning on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Jan. 30-31
Monday, January 25, 2021 - 1:04pmThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31.
Specify Your Personal Gender Pronouns in Canvas
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 9:00amYour pronouns display alongside your username on select pages within Canvas, including commonly used pages such as Inbox, Discussions, and User Profile.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Jan. 23-24
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 8:55amVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.23. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24.